Weather in August in Koh Samui
Considering a trip to Koh Samui this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in August?
Koh Samui is a region in Thailand. August in Koh Samui generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Bophut to 33°C in Suratthani. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Suratthani and 27°C in Bophut . These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Laem Set Beach with an average of 94 mm to high rainfall in Suratthani with 154 mm.Average sunshine
Chaweng Beach enjoys a balanced 152 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Koh Samui in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Koh Samui climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Koh Samui?
Chaweng Beach
In August Chaweng Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lamai Beach
In August Lamai Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bophut
In August Bophut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Choeng Mon Beach
In August Choeng Mon Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mae Nam Beach
In August Mae Nam Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Koh Samui, in Thailand.
Is August the best time to visit Koh Samui?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Chaweng Beach, August might be a good time to visit Koh Samui.
On average, the best time to visit Koh Samui is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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